Mother Tongues Festival is a new festival from Mother Tongues celebrating linguistic diversity and showcasing artistic activities that involve the use of the many languages spoken in Ireland.

This Galway 2020 Small Towns Big Ideas’ project will feature musical performances, storytelling, poetry readings and workshops for all ages. Children and adults will be immersed in a world of languages and cultures. The goal of the festival is to employ different art forms to celebrate and reflect on the strong link between language and cultural identity and belonging.

Taking place in venues across Galway City on 22 and 23 February there will be something for everyone.

Events – Friday 22 February

Events – Saturday 23 February